Job Description
Brimarco has been a respected Australian manufacturer of heavy-duty trailers and custom vehicles for 50 years. We design and build high-quality, engineered products for a wide range of industries including agriculture, transport, government, emergency services, commercial and industrial sectors - and our supply chain plays a vital role in supporting our production capability.
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We are seeking an experienced Purchasing Officer who is commercially minded, confident dealing with suppliers, and committed to supporting a busy manufacturing environment.
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About the Role
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As Purchasing Officer, you will source and purchase the materials, components, and services required to keep production moving, working closely with Production, Engineering, and other internal stakeholders to ensure timely, cost-effective procurement and accurate cost control.
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Key Responsibilities
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Source and purchase materials, components, and consumables to meet production needs and Brimarco's quality standards, including identifying new or alternative suppliers
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Obtain and evaluate competitive quotes, and negotiate pricing, terms and lead times with suppliers
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Maintain your own forward view of purchasing requirements against the build program, so long-lead items are identified and ordered in time
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Monitor stock levels and production schedules to prevent shortages or excess inventory, adjusting purchasing plans as build priorities change
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Monitor procurement costs and identify opportunities for savings without compromising quality
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Support improvements to purchasing workflows that enhance efficiency and reduce waste
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Monitor supplier performance across pricing, quality and on-time delivery, and use it to drive improvement conversations and resolve issues as they arise
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Process purchase orders and documentation accurately, and maintain purchasing records, pricing and supplier data within the ERP system
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Track deliveries and follow up on overdue or urgent orders, and assist with receiving deliveries, inventory records, and stocktakes
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What Success Looks Like in This Role
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Commercial judgement. You understand that every purchase affects margin, and you weigh price, lead time, quality and total cost together.
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Staying ahead of the plan. Production schedules move. You keep your own forward view of what is needed and when, and adjust it as builds shift.
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An improver's instinct. You take an interest in how the purchasing function could work better - a smarter process, a stronger supplier arrangement, cleaner data - and you are proactive in making it happen.
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Confidence in negotiation. You are comfortable asking a supplier for a better price, a shorter lead time or a transparent explanation of an increase, and you can hold a position through to a good outcome.
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Credibility with suppliers. To our supply base, you are Brimarco - professional, direct and straightforward to deal with, whether the conversation is a routine order or a difficult one.
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Financial literacy. You are comfortable with the financial side of purchasing - cost of goods, freight, GST, moving average cost - and how a purchase order flows through to invoicing,



reconciliation and payment.
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Product knowledge. You ask questions and build a working understanding of why a component is needed, what it does and when it has to arrive.
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Curiosity about the detail. When a price moves, a specification looks unusual or a quantity seems off, you raise it early and get to the bottom of it.
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Initiative. You anticipate shortages, chase overdue orders and see an issue through to resolution.
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What You'll Need
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Previous hands‐on experience in purchasing, procurement, or supplier management, preferably within a manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environment
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Strong analytical and numerical skills, with high attention to detail and accuracy in documentation
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Demonstrated ethical conduct, professionalism, and ability to manage confidential or sensitive information
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Ability to interpret basic technical drawings or specifications (or willingness to learn)
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Proficiency in MS Office and experience with ERP, inventory, or financial systems
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Also Helpful
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Understanding of lead times, BOMs (Bills of Materials), engineered components, or production workflows
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Experience buying for vehicle, trailer or heavy fabrication builds
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Formal qualifications in business, logistics, accounting or supply chain
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What We Offer
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A stable, long-standing Australian manufacturer with 50 years of success
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A collaborative, supportive team environment where your contribution is valued and recognised
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The opportunity to contribute to meaningful, high-quality engineered products
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Competitive salary and genuine opportunities for skill development and career progression
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